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What is the definition of spontaneous generation?
What is the definition of spontaneous generation?
- The hypothesis that living organisms arise from non-living matter (correct)
- The theory that all living things are composed of cells and come from preexisting cells
- The alternative hypothesis that living organisms arise from preexisting life
- The term used to refer to disease-causing microorganisms
Which of the following is NOT a way in which microorganisms are involved in our lives?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which microorganisms are involved in our lives?
- Causing diseases (correct)
- Decomposing organic waste
- Producing fermented foods like vinegar, cheese, and bread
- Producing industrial chemicals like ethanol and acetone
What did knowledge of microorganisms lead to in terms of human practices?
What did knowledge of microorganisms lead to in terms of human practices?
- Increased production of fermented foods
- Prevention of disease occurrence only
- Development of aseptic techniques to prevent contamination in medicine and microbiology laboratories (correct)
- Use of microorganisms to produce drugs and pharmaceuticals
What does the cell theory propose?
What does the cell theory propose?
Which hypothesis states that living organisms arise from preexisting life?
Which hypothesis states that living organisms arise from preexisting life?
Who is credited with the first observation of microorganisms?
Who is credited with the first observation of microorganisms?
What did Louis Pasteur demonstrate about microorganisms in the air?
What did Louis Pasteur demonstrate about microorganisms in the air?
Who advocated hand washing to prevent transmission of puerperal fever?
Who advocated hand washing to prevent transmission of puerperal fever?
What did Edward Jenner inoculate a person with to provide protection from smallpox?
What did Edward Jenner inoculate a person with to provide protection from smallpox?
Who proved that a bacterium causes anthrax and provided Koch's postulates?
Who proved that a bacterium causes anthrax and provided Koch's postulates?
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